BETA CLUB MEMBERS AT CONVENTION:

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1 SWMS Spartan News Follow on South Warren Middle School is dedicated to providing a rigorous and supportive learning environment to ensure 21 st century learning for all students. February 10, 2017 GOOD LUCK!!! SWIMMERS: Good luck to several of our students who will be competing at the high school level in the regional swimming meet today in Owensboro. These student-athletes have trained hard all year and will be competing against the best swimmers in this part of the state! Britney Braun Ethan Brown Madison Bush Piper Coleman Hannah Gardner Ava Gregory-Mabrey Logan Hughes Ethan Luis Connor Mullins Jas Nagar Peyton Steelman Luca Vespa Drew Wolfram CHEERLEADERS: The SWMS Cheerleaders have worked hard all year to earn another bid to the national competition in Orlando. They have continued spending many hours in recent weeks perfecting their championship routine, and it will be on display this Saturday and Sunday at the UCA Nationals at Disney World. These student-athletes will be competing at Nationals this weekend: Kendall DeLong Haley Emberton Graysen Evans Taylor Givens Lexi Holcomb Elizabeth Howard Gloria Huang Ella Kunkel Faith Palmer Natalie Reneau Sara Sipes Mallory Sterner Taylinn Swope Skyler Thomas Madeline Warren BETA CLUB MEMBERS AT CONVENTION: Good luck to our 35 Spartans traveling to Lexington to represent us at Kentucky BETA Convention. These students will be competing in a variety of competitions showcasing their academic and artistic talents. Abby Abrams Liberty Adey Aidan Berry Gralie Boamah Joseph Breslin Jonah Brown Sydney Clayton Hunter Clemons Elizabeth Coleman Gracie Davis Kason Deaton Colby Dye Carson Esters Lillian Faulkenberg Mason Flora Austin Flynn Ethan Gilliam Ava Gregory-Mabrey Natalie Grimsley Abby Holt Brandon Irvin Dylan Justice Brandon Ly Noah Namvong Alisha Pansuria Natalie Reneau Logan Smith Karley Solorzano Julian Valleroy Damen Vernon Elizabeth Warder Mali Williams Shelby Williams Spencer Woods Avery Yates * We wish all of these students the best of luck over the next week!!! *

2 NEWS & NOTES: SICKNESS & TEACHER WEBSITES: To stay updated on what s going on in the classroom, visit teacher websites for information, study topics, resource materials, etc. School and teacher websites are a great place to visit for quick info about what s going on in the classroom! HOW TO REQUEST WORK: If absent, the first step is to always check a teacher s website for information about what was discussed in class and an assignments that might be due. Additional questions and clarifications can be handled by ing teachers. Phone calls requesting missed work must be received in the office by 8am that day if you wish to pick it up that same afternoon (this gives teachers ample time to collect all necessary materials). YEARBOOK DEADLINE IS NEXT FRIDAY: The deadline to order yearbooks is next Friday, February 17. You can order online, or in person. ORDERING IN PERSON: Yearbooks will be on sale next week before school (7am 7:22am). This is for anyone that would prefer to order yearbooks in person rather than online. To do so, please complete the yearbook order form at the end of this newsletter. ORDERING ONLINE: For questions, please contact Ms. Lowe at Lauren.Lowe@warren.kyschools.us. ATHLETIC PHYSICALS: For students currently in grades 7-12, WKONA will offer athletic physicals for $10 on Saturday, March 4. South Warren time is 8:45am - 9:15am. KHSAA packets must be completed before exam given. These packets can be found on the school s homepage under forms. MATH IXL CHALLENGE HALFWAY OVER! An IXL Math Challenge is currently running through February 24. Each math teacher has communicated criteria for each one of her classes, and students will have until February 24th to work at home to meet that criteria. The reward will be an ice cream sundae party during 7th period on March 3 for individual students who meet the criteria. For questions about the criteria, contact your child s math teacher. EXTENDED COMPUTER LAB HOURS TO ASSIST IXL CHALLENGE: If your child has limited access to the internet outside of school, we are extending computer lab hours to help and hope that your child will take advantage of this opportunity! The computer lab in room 21 will be open extended hours each Wednesday in February (7am 7:25am, and again after school until 3:30pm). This is for IXL purposes only. BOOK CHALLENGE GOING ON NOW! The SWMS Library Advisory Board is having a Winter Book Challenge now through February 28. Our goal is to have every student in SWMS read at least one chapter book this month. The winning homeroom will receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card for classroom use and the students of the winning homeroom who have read a chapter book will receive a soda on March 1st. For more info, contact susan.howard@warren.kyschools.us. MAKE-UP SNOW DAY: Due to the snow day that we missed on January 6, the Warren County Board of Education has voted to make up that day on Monday, February 20 th (President s Day).

3 JUNIOR BETA CLUB: Junior Beta members attending convention should be bringing home a final information letter regarding Jr. Beta Convention regarding packing, expectations, travel arrangements, etc. We will be leaving next Wednesday, February 15 at approximately 3:45pm and we plan to return to SWMS on Friday, February 17 around 3:30pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Green (jaclyn.green@warren.kyschools.us) or Mr. Stobaugh (david.stobaugh@warren.kyschools.us). 8 TH GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Save this date: February 21, 2017! The SWHS Guidance Department will be hosting an orientation at 6pm on February 21 st in the SW Auditorium. The information provided will make the transition to high school less intimidating for both students and guardians! WINTER WEATHER INFO: WCPS INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN = ADJUSTMENT TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR = Any days missed for inclement weather will be made up, a decision that is made by the Board of Education. These make-up days could potentially lengthen the end of the school year. View the window of make-up days on the district calendar: FINAL EXAMS = Final exams will be the final 2 days of the school year, even if the calendar should adjust. IMPORTANT DATES IN FEBRUARY: 1 st 24 th Math IXL Challenge 1 st 28 th Book Challenge 13 th 17 th Yearbooks on sale each morning (last chance to purchase is 2/17) 15 th & 17 th BETA Convention 16 th & 17 th 8 th grade registration meetings with SWHS during school 20 th Make-up day. School WILL be in session on this day. 20 th 24 th Paper Product Drive to benefit the Synergy Center 21 st 8 th grade parent orientation with SWHS (6pm in auditorium) 24 th 8 th grade registration cards due for SWHS 24 th GT Leadership Day at SWHS ATHLETICS INFO: HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TRYOUTS NEXT WEEK: Tryouts are scheduled for February 15 and 16. Players should remember to have clothes for the possibility of practice being indoors or outdoors. Also, each player must have an up-to-date physical in order to participate. Keep in mind that logistics can always change due to the weather students should listen carefully to the school announcements for details. For questions, contact Coach Chris Riggs at Chris.Riggs@warren.kyschools.us or

4 MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL FOR NEXT YEAR: Information for 6 th and 7 th grade students interested in playing football for SWMS next year will be shared at a parent meeting on for February 26 at 3pm in the SWMS gym. Follow-up information will also be communicated in the newsletter, on the school announcements, through Twitter, etc. Below are some tentative dates to put on your calendar. PARENT MEETING: February 26 at 3pm in the SWMS gym (enter door #4). WORKOUTS: These will start March 6 and likely run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until Spring Break (from 6:30pm 8pm). Finalized plans will be announced at the parent meeting. PRACTICES: Spring practice will tentatively run on the same days & at the same time from April 10 May 4. Finalized plans will be announced at the parent meeting. Players will need a physical turned in to the coach in order to participate in workouts and practice. For any student currently participating in a Spring sport at SWMS or SWHS, you should focus on that sport and not worry about attending football workouts. But please attend the parent meeting and notify the coaches of your involvement in Spring athletics. Stay connected with Coach Heming: REMIND HEAD COACH PHONE # HEAD COACH to jeremyheming@hillvue.com FROM THE YOUTH SERVICES CENTER Regina Powell, YSC Coordinator Regina.Powell@warren.kyschools.us VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE REALITY STORE: The SWMS Reality Store will be here on March 30th for all 8th grade students. This is an active, hands-on, real-life simulation which gives students a chance to explore career opportunities. Students also make lifestyle and budget choices, similar to those adults face on a daily basis. Participants assume that they are 28 years old and have an occupation. Students then draw a family situation, and it is their responsibility to be the sole provider for their family. They receive a monthly "paycheck" and make monthly payments at each of the booths set up at the Reality Store. We need multiple volunteers for this event. If you are interested in participating with us, please contact the YSC at PAPER PRODUCT DRIVE: The SWMS Leadership Students and the Youth Services Center are hosting a paper products drive to benefit the Warren County Schools Synergy Center. Donations will be collected the week of February 20. More information is found on the flyer on the next page. Contact Mrs. Powell with any questions.

5 The South Warren Leadership Students and YSC are hosting a paper product drive to benefit the WCPS Synergy Center. Donations will be collected February Thank you for your support! Paper Plates Paper Cups Paper Towels Toilet Paper Napkins Tissues February 20-24

6 Source of Change Challenge Teen Tech Week 2017 Hi! Thank you for accepting our Source of Change challenge. You are invited to submit a project of your own making to the Bob Kirby Branch Library. Entries can be submitted any time during the week of March The project should be an invention or idea that, if implemented, could theoretically better the community or the world. Pictured below are a couple of examples including a solar-powered water heating system and a miniature greenhouse. Rules: Projects cannot exceed 2 x2 x2 Projects must be accompanied by a submission slip that includes a description of how it functions and instructions on how to use it. Projects must focus on the task of increasing efficiency or betterment of the community. Ages yrs. welcome to participate. For questions or concerns please contact Veronica at veronicar@warrenpl.org or Jesse at jessek@warrenpl.org. Winner will be announced Monday, March 13, 2017

7 YEARBOOK CELEBRATING MOMENTS THAT MATTER South Warren Middle School ORDER BY 2/13-17 Bring cash or check made out to SWMS Yearbook the week of February A table will be set up at the grand staircase in the morning before school. If you have questions, contact Ms. Lowe. 1 SELECT YOUR PACKAGE YEARBOOK $35.00 SIGNATURE PACKAGE $48.00 Includes Yearbook, 1 Line of Personalization, Color Autograph Section and 8 Multicolor Signing Markers 2 PUT YOUR NAME ON THE COVER Must purchase personalization. 3 ADD ICONS TO YOUR COVER $3.00 EACH Must purchase personalization to add icons. Enter 4 digit icon code from chart on the right into boxes provided above. 4 ENTER YOUR INFORMATION PERSONALIZATION Use the space below to personalize your cover. ( Must purchase personalization to customize.) If you want to personalize your cover, and Personalization is not included in your package, please add the charge to your order below. ICON 1 ICON 2 ICON 3 ICON Student Name: Contact Contact Phone: Homeroom: ID#: Grade: See more icon options at TOTAL YOUR ORDER Enter Your Package Price Personalization $5.00 Icon(s) ea. $3.00 x QTY Autograph Section $2.55 Clear Protective Cover $2.55 Photo Pockets $2.55 $ HANDLING FEE SUBTOTAL Tax TOTAL N/A N/A N/A